PotashCorp received the Award of Excellence for Corporate Reporting in the mining sector from the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA). This award, which is based on excellence in financial reporting, corporate governance, electronic disclosure and sustainable development reporting, was given at the CICA Corporate Reporting Awards luncheon on December 5, 2007 at the Metro Convention Centre in Toronto.

Battling torrential rains that turned into sleet and winds powerful enough to blast fellow cyclists right off their bikes, Patty Bruce resolved to press on for the cause she holds dear."I told myself 'I'm not going to quit; I'm not going to quit'," says Bruce, recalling her participation in the inaugural Pembina Valley Challenge bike tour to raise money for multiple sclerosis (MS). "I told myself that I can put up with this for one day, when people with MS put up with it every day."Bruce's May tour through the Manitoba valley was one of three, two-day cycling events the PCS Rocanville employee undertook in 2007 to raise money for MS, a chronic disease that damages the central nervous system. Symptoms can include changes in sensation, muscle weakness, vision problems, depression, severe fatigue, cognitive impairment and pain. Its cause is unknown. All three tours were demanding; they averaged more than 150 km in distance. But the Pembina Valley Challenge, in particular, lived up to its name. "It was so windy, people were being knocked off their bikes," said Bruce, adding she covered her feet with plastic grocery bags in an attempt to stay dry. "It was the coldest I've ever been in my life."Bruce, who lives with her husband Michael in Moosomin, SK, located near the provincial boundary with Manitoba, set a goal of $5,000 as the total she wanted to raise in the tours. Her final pledge tally, after rides in August and September, was more than $6,500, with about $2,000 of that coming from PotashCorp's Matching Gift program and another $500 coming as an outright donation from PCS Rocanville. Rocanville Division and Bruce's co-workers "are very good to me," she says.MS bike tours typically take place over a weekend, with cyclists beginning the ride on Saturday morning, spending the evening in a hotel and cycling back to the starting point the next day. Sponsors provide a nice meal and social gathering on Saturday evening. But riders cover their own costs for expenditures such as travel and hotel rooms. For the average ride, that's $400 to $500 out of Bruce's pocket. At 48, the mother of two adult daughters says she's been cycling in earnest for about four years. She took up the MS cause after observing participants in the annual Riding Mountain Provincial Park event several years ago. She was also motivated by people she knows who are forced to live with MS. A female co-worker with early-stage MS, for example, cannot drive to work some days because her eyesight is so poor. There's also the sad case of a man she went to school with."He's going along through life, got three or four kids, and one day he goes to the doctor because he's not feeling very well. Stage 4 MS - rapid MS. He rides one of those little scooters now; hasn't been to work since."During milder months, Bruce stays in shape for MS bike tours by peddling to the Rocanville mine site from her home in Moosomin. That's a 42-km ride that takes about 75 to 80 minutes - she usually gets a lift home in a co-worker's truck. Even with all the early-morning training and the hardships endured on the fundraising rides, Bruce has no qualms about her chosen path. She was moved to tears recently watching a video on the lives of people who are stricken with MS; individuals expressing appreciation for her efforts have humbled her.One of the latter is an MS sufferer from Moosomin who lives on a fixed income. After an article about Bruce appeared in the local newspaper, the woman mailed Bruce a $500 check."I phoned her up and said 'you don't have to do this.' She said it's the least she could do 'if you're willing to spend your time and energy to help me get better."'That, says Bruce, makes the rain, sleet and pain worthwhile.

Sussex, NB — Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) is presenting its popular PotashCorp Fossil Find attraction at the 22nd annual Atlantic International Balloon Fiesta on Sept. 7-9 in Sussex.

PotashCorp's $50,000 contribution to the 2007 Saskatchewan First Nations Summer Games held at Red Pheasant First Nation was an essential component of the games' success, according to a games official."PotashCorp's donation was a huge boost to our fundraising goal," said games coordinator Kelly Villeneuve. "And it was also a huge boost to the kids."About 3,800 athletes aged 8-17, representing 11 tribal councils from across the province, competed at the 33rd edition of the games at Red Pheasant First Nation, located about 30 km (19 mi.) south of The Battlefords in west-central Saskatchewan. The games ran for five days near the end of July.When all the competitive events were completed, young athletes representing the Agency Chiefs Tribal Council had compiled sufficient gold, silver and bronze medals to take top honors at the games. But as Villeneuve is quick to point out, the games are about much more than which tribal council can amass the most medals."It's a good venue to learn some life-long lessons," said Villeneuve. "When you get into sports, you get into the idea of participation, responsibility, dedication, commitment, ambition – all those things that you can start adapting to your education. And when you start seeing some successes, you can start to move from being a participant to being a winner."Rhonda Speiss, Manager of Public Relations at PotashCorp, says contributing to the games reflects PotashCorp's commitment to its communities. "Sponsoring the First Nation Summer Games was exciting because it gave us an opportunity to support youth from all across the province," Speiss said after the games. "Saskatchewan is our home and it's very rewarding to participate in such successful events."Tony Cote and the band council of the Cote First Nation conceived and launched Saskatchewan First Nations Games in the mid 1970s. The aim of the games is to provide a way for First Nations youngsters to compete in a wide range of track and sporting events, in a supportive environment.

Laughter, squeals and boisterous chatter were commonly heard sounds coming from the PotashCorp Fossil Find tent at the 22nd annual Atlantic International Balloon Fiesta in Sussex, NB. The cheery banter emanating from the attraction, which was located beside the St. John Ambulance Building at Princess Louise Park, belonged to children sifting through soil excavated from PotashCorp's phosphate facility in Aurora, North Carolina. Why all the excitement? Hidden within the 22 tonnes of earth are fossils of shells, coral, fish bones and even shark teeth. Best of all, the lucky youngsters were allowed to keep the fossils they dug up. "I loved looking for fossils," an exuberant Nikki Kuehnel said after testing her skills as a fossil hunter. "I was trying to find shark teeth and I couldn't find any -- until I found this shark tooth!" In addition to experiencing the thrill of discovery, the kids learn that the story of these fossils begins about 20 million years ago. That's when the ocean that covered much of North America began to retreat, leaving behind phosphate particles formed from the remains of sea life. These particles reacted with soil to form the phosphate mineral PotashCorp mines today. But not all of this sea life material broke down into phosphate particles. Some of it is so dense that it resists reacting with soil to form phosphate. The resulting fossils are contained in the "overburden", which is the clay and sand cover directly above the phosphate ore body. To the kids experiencing the event, however, it all amounts to a spirited hunt for buried treasure. "Fossil Find is great hands-on fun for these youngsters and a great educational tool, as well," says Rhonda Speiss, Manager of Public Relations for PotashCorp. "We're really pleased to bring this attraction to Sussex. It's just one more way that we can support our community." Volunteers from PotashCorp's Sussex facility provided staffing for the event, which ran during the three-day balloon fiesta in early September.

In a swirl of ocean blues, green spaces and furrows of crops, the five-foot diameter globe delivers a critical message to all passengers on Spaceship Earth: "Be a green voyager."Created by artist Constance Mallinson and sponsored by PotashCorp, the globe is one of 100 that make up a unique public art project in Chicago called "Cool Globes: Hot Ideas for a Cooler Planet."Unveiled June 1, 2007, the globes will be on display along Chicago's lakefront from the Field Museum north to Navy Pier until October. Each was created by a different artist and designed to inspire individuals and businesses to take action against global warming."Our customers, investors and employees already know of our commitment to sustainable business practices and how important high-yield agricultural practices are to minimizing mankind’s environmental footprint," said Stephen Dowdle, Senior Vice President, Fertilizer Sales. "By keeping existing agricultural land viable, fertilizers not only help save wildlife habitats but also preserve forested areas, which are the world's largest offset to greenhouse gas emissions. Participating in the Cool Globes exhibit gives voice to that message beyond the agriculture community.""Our customers, investors and employees already know of our commitment to sustainable business practices... Participating in the Cool Globes exhibit gives voice to that message beyond the agriculture community." Stephen DowdleSenior Vice President, Fertilizer Sales After the exhibit closes, selected globes will be auctioned, with proceeds to fund expansion of the Chicago Conservation Clubs in Chicago Public Schools and other environmental education programs in the city.

A refurbished community kitchen now known as the PotashCorp Pantry, expanded services, new offices and furniture, fresh paint, carpets, and increased seating capacity – Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre has done a great deal of upgrading with the $25,000 donation it received from PotashCorp. "This is a tremendously important donation," said Lara Coad, director of the Saskatoon Food Bank Learning Centre. Coad, who said she particularly appreciated receiving money that could be used for practical and functional improvements, added: "Those are things that aren't as glamorous and so they're not as easy to find money for. But they're so important."Most of the work was completed when Rhonda Speiss, PotashCorp's Manager, Public Relations, spoke at the July official opening of the renovated facility, located in Saskatoon's core area. Speiss said supporting the Saskatoon Food Bank is a source of pride and a good match for PotashCorp, whose head office is located in the city."The Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre has a pioneering spirit and commitment to social innovation, and PotashCorp is proud that the PotashCorp Pantry will become part of that tradition," Speiss said. "We are in the business of helping nature provide nutritious food for a growing, global population. We're also in the business of supporting community organizations like the food bank that provide nutrition for body, mind and soul."In addition to the more than 360,000 kg (794,000 lbs) of food and 50,000 liters (13,000 gals) of milk distributed annually to the community, the Saskatoon Food Bank and Learning Centre provides a wide range of services to Saskatoon citizens. Some of the programs offered included cooking classes at the PotashCorp Pantry, job skills training, and a literacy program that recognizes students' problems may go beyond finding time to study. The food bank also serves as a one-stop facility for services offered by community health nurses, social workers and nutritionists. Coad says many people in Saskatoon simply don't know the food bank offers much more than food. And among those who do, there are many who don't realize how many services are offered."I think when they actually come down here and see how many dynamic things we do, they're really impressed."

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan — Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) today released its fifth annual sustainability report, Enriching Responsibly. The report documents the company’s 2006 performance in economic, social and environmental areas.

PotashCorp's US $1.6-billion potash mine and compaction expansion in New Brunswick is the most recent of several projects strategically implemented to meet the anticipated increase in world demand for this nutrient.

Allan's construction project was completed earlier this year.